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Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Nikon 1 S2 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 S1
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and Z fc (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S2 was manufactured 8 years prior to the Z fc and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1 S2 matches up vs the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Nikon Z fc

 1 S2 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Nikon 1 S2

 Z fc 1 S2 
ReleasedJune 2021May 2014More recent by 86 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon Z fc

 1 S2 Z fc 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the Z fc.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and Z fc is 93 and 79 respectively.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S2 and Z fc.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon Z fc will produce more detail due to its extra 6.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 1 S2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
resolution is good (14.2MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Street photography details
Nikon Z fc Street photography details
71
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (190 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z fc Sports photography factors
60
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
resolution is good (14.2MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
68
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography info
Nikon Z fc Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (190 grams)
resolution is good (14.2MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S2
Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging information
Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
33
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (190 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon Z fc
 Nikon 1 S2Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon 1 S2 Nikon Z fc
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-05-21 2021-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4A -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.1 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 115.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14.2 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3072 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 171 209
Cross focus points 73 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Nikon Z
Available lenses 13 21
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $450 $949